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   Hello all.  I am new to this web site.  I have been reading the posts for a few days but forgive me if I ask a question that may have already been asked.

On thursday (8/19) I am going to get a perm.  It is actually my second attempt...  the other time, i cancelled my appointment bc i was nervous.  

The Brief History:  I am 21 years old.  I have straight brown hair.  The length is about 3.5 - 4.5 inches below my shoulders.   

I was nervous (and still am a little) for a few reasons.  Obviously, it is a big change for me.  But moreover i am afraid that the perm will take away the length of my hair.  I have this fear that after the perm i will have Annie hair.  I realize that this is irrational, seeing as how the lady that is doing my hair knows that I dont want tight curls.  She actually told me that she will give me the biggest rods she has.  Lately I would use hot rollers when I go out, just to get an idea of what itd be like.  I really really like the look the hot rollers give me, however, i think a loose perm would be exactly the look i would like to acheive

While I was reading different posts on this site, i read how to style a perm by pointing the diffuser downward - that was a really good tip. (FYI)  :-)

Are there any other tips that may be useful for me?  

After my perm, if i want to go straight for a night, what is the best way?  An air bush/ blowdryer, or a flat iron?  

Sorry for the long post.  I'm just really nervous/excited.  

-Lori